What size is better to make beds: the optimal length and width, height and distance

Proper design of the beds not only increases productivity, but also gives the site a beautiful and well-groomed appearance. To choose what size and shape it is better to make beds, the summer resident decides on his own. When choosing, you need to take into account several factors: the area of \u200b\u200bthe site, the terrain, the type of plants to be planted, the design style of the dacha, the presence near water bodies.

Length and width

Thanks to the optimal layout of the site, it will be possible to effectively use the land area and organize convenient maintenance of the beds.

The main task of proper planning is the possibility of growing high yields, and not the maximum planting of the territory with plants.

Wrong is the option when summer residents densely plant the soil with plants, leaving narrow strips of land for row spacing. With a high density of arrangement, plants experience a lack of light, air, planting is difficult to weed, water. On narrow paths, it is very inconvenient to take care of the greenery.

Recommendations for choosing bed parameters:

• width is determined by the type of planted plants. Tomatoes are recommended to be planted on strips 75-80 cm wide. Greens are planted on meter-long strips, and beets and carrots are planted in two rows on strips 85-90 cm wide;
• the length of the summer residents choose individually, taking into account the size of the site. The recommended parameter is 3-6 m. Curved beds can be 10-15 m long.

When planning the layout of the site, it is important to consider the distance between the runways. For convenient maintenance of plants, it is enough to make row spacings at least half a meter wide.

Height of beds

The method of arranging high beds is gaining more and more popularity. The principle of arrangement is simple: boxes made of plastic, boards, bricks with a side height of 15-80 cm are installed on the site. The advantages of arranging such structures in the garden:

• quick warming up of the soil in spring;
• good soil drainage;
• plants experience less stress due to minimal soil temperature fluctuations;
• simplifies maintenance of green spaces;
• easier to maintain order in the area.

Of the minuses, it should be noted the rapid drying of the soil, it cannot be equipped in areas with difficult terrain. The construction of the boxes requires money, it will not be easy to move the boxes.

When choosing the height of traditional beds, the following factors should be taken into account: on damp, poorly warmed soils, ridges 25-45 cm high are equipped; on light soils, beds 15-25 cm high can be formed. soil elevations on clay lands are made steep, and on sandy lands - gentle.

Plant layout to consider when planning

When placing on a summer cottage, be sure to take into account the type of plants that are planned to be planted. Approximate parameters for the location of holes when growing various plant crops:

• early white cabbage - 40x40 cm, late - 70x50 cm;
• when planting bell pepper, holes in a row are made in increments of 35-40 cm, row spacing - 50-70 cm;
• for growing cucumbers in a vertical way, narrow long beds are made out. Distance between bushes in a row - 35-40 cm, distance between rows - 20-25 cm;
• tomatoes - 50x50 cm, a support is installed for each bush;
• distance between eggplant seedlings - 35-40 cm, between rows - 60-65 cm;
• when planting potatoes, holes are dug in increments of 30-35 cm, row spacing - 70-80 cm;
• climbing zucchini - 70x85 cm.

Root crops should be sown in several rows. Moreover, the distance between the rows is 11-15 cm, in a row the holes for seeds are made in increments of 5-8 cm.

Shape

This parameter must also be taken into account when planning the site.It is advisable to equip traditional rectangular beds for growing vegetables, strawberries in compact areas in order to save space. To design a spacious suburban area, you can use the beds of square or round shapes.

The French version is used when landing strips are arranged in the form of a pattern or ornament. At the same time, flowers are planted in sectors, rays, labyrinth beds. A stylish solution is the design of fences for the earth in the form of a spiral. Arbitrary forms of beds - a non-standard option for improving the site, in which you need to take into account the style of landscape design.

Any well-groomed garden bed should warm up well, so the rows are arranged in a north-south direction. It is advisable to use bumpers so that the earth does not crumble, and moisture during irrigation is retained in the soil longer. In relief areas, the rows are arranged across the slope. Plots located on steep slopes are decorated with terraces, installing slate boards and boards.

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